29/07/2024
What a magnificent birth🤩❤️ This incredible mama arrived at 8cm and within an hour she had her second darling in her arms!!!!! Congratulations and happy 4th Trimester 🩵🩵🩵🩵
A doulas primary job is to assist a woman to have the best possible birth experience, as she defines What’s a doula?
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The word “doula” comes from the ancient Greek meaning “a woman who serves” and is now used to refer to a trained and experienced professional who provides continuous physical, emotional and informational support to the mother before, during and just after birth; or who provides emotional and practical support during the postpartum period. Studies have shown that when doulas attend birth, labors ar
e shorter with fewer complications, babies are healthier and they breastfeed more easily. A Birth Doula
Recognizes birth as a key experience the mother will remember all her life
Understands the physiology of birth and the emotional needs of a woman in labor
Assists the woman in preparing for and carrying out her plans for birth
Stays with the woman throughout the labor
Provides emotional support, physical comfort measures and an objective viewpoint, as well as helping the woman get the information she needs to make informed decision
Facilitates communication between the laboring woman, her partner and her clinical care providers
Perceives her role as nurturing and protecting the woman’s memory of the birth experience
Allows the woman’s partner to participate at his/her comfort level
Why use a doula? Women have complex needs during childbirth and the weeks that follow. In addition to medical care and the love and companionship provided by their partners, women need consistent, continuous reassurance, comfort, encouragement and respect. They need individualized care based on their circumstances and preferences. Doulas are educated and experienced in childbirth and the postpartum period. We are prepared to provide physical (non-medical), emotional and informational support to women and their partners during labor and birth, as well as to families in the weeks following childbirth. We offer a loving touch, positioning and comfort measures that make childbearing women and families feel nurtured and cared for. Numerous clinical studies have found that a doula’s presence at birth
* tends to result in shorter labors with fewer complications
* reduces negative feelings about one’s childbirth experience
* reduces the need for pitocin (a labor-inducing drug), forceps or vacuum extraction and cesareans
* reduces the mother’s request for pain medication and/or epidurals
Research shows parents who receive support can:
* Feel more secure and cared for
* Are more successful in adapting to new family dynamics
* Have greater success with breastfeeding
* Have greater self-confidence
* Have less postpartum depression
What a magnificent birth🤩❤️ This incredible mama arrived at 8cm and within an hour she had her second darling in her arms!!!!! Congratulations and happy 4th Trimester 🩵🩵🩵🩵
Boy or girl!!! Can’t wait to see 🩷🩵
🩵🩷 beautiful life! Congratulations to such an amazing family! We welcomed their first a few years back and now all our hearts grow bigger 🩵🩷 happy 4th trimester and I can’t wait to snuggle soon x
Wow!!! It’s been quite an eventful night for this doula! A first time mama called saying she had started contracting immediately ! We decided to meet at the birthing unit where she was fully dilated!!!!!!!!!! And on the dot at 5:00am a beautiful 3.9kg darling was born! Epic epic epic!
Happy 4th trimester 💓💓💓💓 so beautiful to spend this space with you Protea Midwifery Birth Unit & Services
This little darling decided to come a little bit quicker than what we expected! Can’t wait to see you little one 🩵💜
💓 a few days late to post this spectacular birth! I met with this amazing couple 6 years ago! And I’ve been the luckiest doula to support all 3 of their incredible births 🥲! Congratulations my dear friends on your gorgeous baby girl! Such a privilege to bare witness to all three of your babies arrivals !!!!!!!
Welcome to the world ❤️ I got to be apart of this families incredible journey again ❤️❤️ Beautiful, beautiful , BEAUTIFUL ‼️ Happy 4th trimester wonderful humans x x x
🌟 Last few days of C-Section Awareness Month! 🌟
👶 To all the amazing parents out there, whether you’ve had an elective or emergency C-section, your strength is truly admirable. As a doula, I want to take a moment to express my gratitude for your resilience and courage throughout this journey.
💖 Whether it’s holding your hand during the procedure, providing emotional support, or helping you navigate the postpartum period, doulas are here to support you every step of the way.
🤰 So, here’s to all the C-section parents out there - your journey is valid, your strength is inspiring, and your love knows no bounds. You are incredible, and I’m honored to be a part of your story.
💕 Sending love and support to all the families celebrating C-Section Awareness Month! You’re not alone, and you’re stronger than you know. Keep shining! ✨
A beautiful cherub arrived just before midnight last night! So wonderful to be back at Parklane again! This beautiful family only contacted me on Tuesday and by Wednesday her membranes ruptured 💙💕 it’s never to early or too late to have support! Can’t wait for cuddles
And what a birth it was😍😍 so privileged to see what I see ❤️❤️
🌟 Exciting news from Birth on 5th! We recently had the privilege of witnessing an “en caul” birth, and let me tell you, it was nothing short of amazing! The mom showed incredible strength and resilience throughout the entire birthing process, making it an unforgettable experience for everyone involved. This rare occurrence happens when a baby is born while still inside the intact amniotic sac, creating a truly magical and breathtaking moment. It’s like a baby being born in its own little bubble! En caul births are incredibly rare, occurring in less than 1 in 80,000 births. It’s a fascinating phenomenon that showcases the beauty and wonder of childbirth.✨ 🌊👶
This little boy has stolen my heart 😍💙 Newborn cuddles and postpartum visit to make sure the best possible entrance into parenthood 💙
🎉 Today was an incredibly special day as I got to welcome a precious little boy into the world! 💙 Being a part of his family’s birth journey was truly mind-blowing. I’ve delivered babies for family friends before, but this experience was on another level. Knowing this beautiful family for over 20 years and seeing one of my best friends become a granny (Nana) was remarkable! The strength and confidence shown by the mama throughout her pregnancy and delivery filled me with pride. Welcome to the world, little one! 💙 Aunty Kat already loves you so much. Huge thanks to .moola and for the amazing birthing experience, and to aunty Ru and for the post-birth cuddles when I was a sobbing mess! 😂 Mommy was checked out a few hours after birth and I couldn’t wait to check in and have a another cuddle 💙My heart is bursting with happiness. 🌟
Welcome to the world sweet child! Your mom and dad worked so beautifully to get you safe and sound earth side😍 Can’t wait for cuddles soon! Happy 4th Trimester beautiful parents ⭐️
🌟 So good to be back at Linkwood! 🌿 I’m excited to be here, ready to support another beautiful journey into parenthood. Excitement is in the air as we await the arrival of this precious little one! It’s either a he or she, one thing’s for sure - there’s a whole lot of love and anticipation surrounding he or she arrival 💫 And to top it off, celebrating such a special birth during Doula Week is truly magical! 🎉✨ It’s a reminder of the incredible role doulas play in providing compassionate care and support during this momentous occasion. 🌸👶🏽🌟
🌟 Happy World Doula Week to all my fellow doulas! 🌍💖 Thank you for your unwavering dedication and support in the birthing world. Your compassion, knowledge, and encouragement make a profound difference in the lives of families everywhere. Let’s continue to empower and uplift one another as we continue this important work. Thank you! 🤰👶✨
The youngest employee of Cuddles & Co turns 6 today! I can’t believe how big my youngest is getting! I share this every year and every time I read it I still cry my eyes out!
Thank you my Bodhi Dae for being my absolute fire cracker! We just love you so much number Three! And thank you again PEP for being my R17 life saver😂😂😂😂😂
Happy birthday Bodhi Bum ❤️❤️❤️
❤️ what a birth! From mama arriving in a fit of giggles not thinking she was in active labor we were all in shock that she was already 8cm 😳😳🤣 it’s not often I’m speechless!!! She birthed like a goddess and we welcomed a gorgeous 3.7kg bundle of cuteness! I’m so privileged to have been a small part of their first and now second journey into parenthood! Happy 4th trimester you wonderful family 🌟
it was beyond amazing to have been welcome back to your stunning birthing unit with open arms, love, coffee and giggles ❤️
Happy Wednesday Y’all ❤️💕😎
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Looking forward to those calls in 13 weeks time! 😎😎😍😍
Wow wow wow ! Another magnificent birth today ! Such a beautiful fast labor for G and F and she handled her birth like such a goddess! I am so proud of you! Happy 4th trimester 🧡❤️
What a birth 😱😍 the most amazing homebirth happened today! I was privileged to be their doula 5 years ago and I couldn’t wait to meet this little one. Mom called me around 6 saying she was having contractions/Braxtons but so far so good. I decided that should make my way to their home. I arrived just before 7pm. Waters ruptured around 7:15 and the most beautiful little 4kg darling arrived at 7:48pm😱❤️ wow wow wow. Thank you Sr .devos.90 and sr 🩷 such a beautiful birth to start my 2024 ✔️❤️
Well Hellloooo everyone!!!! 🌟 This doula has been undercover, taking some sweet time with my darling busy girls and family 🩷🩷
Guess what? I’ll be waltzing back into the birthing world next year, and oh boy, I can’t wait! Today, I had the pleasure of visiting the incredible unit in Linden! Wow, .moola, I’m bursting with pride for you and can’t wait to see Birth on 5th bloom more and more every day 🩷
No more disappearing acts, I promise! 😎🥰 Happy festive season to you all!
Doula Kat 🩷
I had the privilege to welcome the V.H third little darling! I have been there with all their children and every time ( x 3) I’m in awe of their births! The strength of mommy and the absolute love of daddy to make sure mom and baby are safe is just amazing! I’m so beyond proud of you all. This aunty Kat can’t wait to hog you beautiful girl 💛💛💛
** even though you weren’t happy with aunty kat as I made you burp I still adore you
But this!!!! I felt exactly this free birthing my extraordinary Bodhi Dae (but totally little rascal)
We are soemthing else .. us women!
Thank you ! Our first video as the Doula Company ✅✅✅ I’m chatting a little abit about being a postpartum doula ❤️❤️
Happy World Doula Week to all the Doulas ❤️ Stay tuned on for some exciting topics we are covering this week✅
⭐️Doula Kat⭐️ Doula Company
This incredible mama got her 2VBAC4 ( 2 C-section and 4 successful vaginal births) just before midnight last night (19-03-23)
What a privilege to be in such a sacred space and being there to witness such strength❤️♥️
Congratulations on your beautiful baby Boy and happy 4th Trimester🥰
Today my baby is FIVE ♥️♥️♥️♥️😭😭😭😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Today I got to experience birth again with the most remarkable family. I had the privilege of welcoming their first and today we welcomed their second…. Expect we all missed it because this super human mama had an amazing super duper quick labor and I just couldn’t get my mom van faster to Genesis Maternity Clinic. I was able to see that first skin to skin moment and “I did it” realization that still gives me all the feels❤️ I am so proud of this family and I’m so grateful I get to see you raise another incredible little soul!
Happy birthday baby 03-03-23
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An oldie but a goodie.2020 @roxyburger invited me to have a chat! Throwing it back this Wednesday ❤️❤️
Thank you @chirokidssa! Our first video as the Doula Company ✅✅✅ I’m chatting a little abit about being a postpartum doula ❤️❤️ #doulacompany #doulachrissie #doulaclaurette #doulakat #doulasmakeadifference #doulalife #southafricandoula #johannesburgdoula #homebirth #doula #doulalife #newborn #baby #postpartum #doulasupport #motherhood #childbirth #pregnant #doulas #naturalbirth #birthdoula #postpartumdoula #doulahairdontcare #birthsupport #csection #normalizebreastfeeding #katrinameek #letsdoulait #VBAC #placenta #wdw2023
Such an incredible day 🍀Little st Patrick’s baby☘️ Mom was an absolute legend and champ❤️ Beyond proud! #doulahairdontcare #doulalife #southafricandoula #johannesburgdoula #homebirth #doula #doulalife #newborn #baby #postpartum #doulasupport #motherhood #childbirth #pregnant #doulas #naturalbirth #johannesburg #birthdoula #doulasfindaway #postpartumdoula #doulahairdontcare #birthsupport #csection #normalizebreastfeeding #katrinameek #doulakat #letsdoulait #VBAC #placenta
Still the best go to scrubs ❤️ Greens Medi and thank you to my 8 year old who insisted we do this 🤣🤣 and the #doulahairdontcare is strong today💫 #doula #doulalife #doulasupport #doulalove #scrubs #wearinggreens
It’s a beautiful evening to have a baby 🧡🧡 #doulahairdontcare #doulalife #southafricandoula #johannesburgdoula #homebirth #doula #doulalife #newborn #baby #postpartum #doulasupport #motherhood #childbirth #pregnant #doulas #naturalbirth #johannesburg #birthdoula #doulasfindaway #postpartumdoula #doulahairdontcare #birthsupport #csection #normalizebreastfeeding #katrinameek #doulakat #letsdoulait #VBAC #placenta
How to sum up a year in a few seconds ! It’s impossible! I’ve been late to the program as I have had 3 gorgeous babies in a week so my original New Years message has been delayed 😬❤️ I don’t take this job for granted as I feel like every baby that arrives I get to be aunty Kat all over again! Soooo with that !!!! Happy 2022 to you all!! To all my families of 2021 thank you for the privilege of welcoming your beautiful babies earthside and to my 2022 families I can’t wait for our journey ahead. I adore you all and I just love doing what I do❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🧡 Let’s do this 2022 🧡 #doula #doulalife #birth #naturalbirth #southafricandoula #johannesburgdoula #homebirth #newborn #baby #postpartum #doulasupport #motherhood #childbirth #pregnant #doulas #naturalbirth #johannesburg #birthdoula #doulasfindaway #postpartumdoula #doulahairdontcare #birthsupport #csection #normalizebreastfeeding #katrinameek #doulakat #letsdoulait #VBAC #placenta
How to sum up a year in a few seconds ! It’s impossible! I’ve been late to the program as I have had 3 gorgeous babies in a week so my original New Years message has been delayed 😬❤️ I don’t take this job for granted as I feel like every baby that arrives I get to be aunty Kat all over again! Soooo with that !!!! Happy 2022 to you all!! To all my families of 2021 thank you for the privilege of welcoming your beautiful babies earthside and to my 2022 families I can’t wait for our journey ahead. I adore you all and I just love doing what I do❤️❤️❤️❤️ 🧡 Let’s do this 2022 🧡 #doula #doulalife #birth #naturalbirth #southafricandoula #johannesburgdoula #homebirth #newborn #baby #postpartum #doulasupport #motherhood #childbirth #pregnant #doulas #naturalbirth #johannesburg #birthdoula #doulasfindaway #postpartumdoula #doulahairdontcare #birthsupport #csection #normalizebreastfeeding #katrinameek #doulakat #letsdoulait #VBAC #placenta
Could this be my last baby of 2021? This little sausage decided that Jan 2022 wasn’t the right year for him 🧡🧡 #doula #doulas #doulasofinstagram #doulasofsouthafrica #support #birth
Eeeek I get to be a doula at my own home! Our beautiful Jersey cow Peppa Pig is in labor ( Take a guess which cow this belongs too😆) ❤️❤️ She is so calm and so loving and we adore her so much ! I can’t wait to meet your calf and look after the both of you ❤️ #doula #doulalife #animaldoula
A massive shout out to Ginger Love . I needed something to boost my immune system whilst fighting this awful virus and not only did they send me immune boosting goodness but they sent a months supply for my husband and kids aswel 🙏🏻😍 Thank you so much Ginger Love ❤️
This is prob one of the best things I’ve watched 😍😍 Well done @nike 🙏🏻❤️🙏🏻❤️ Bloody brilliant !!!! We ARE the toughest athletes 👏 #vbac #southafricandoula #johannesburgdoula #homebirth #doula #doulalife #newborn #baby #postpartum #doulasupport #motherhood #childbirth #pregnant #homebirth #natural #doulas #naturalbirth #love #johannesburg #birthdoula #fertility #postpartumdoula #babywearing #birthsupport #womb #normalizebreastfeeding #birthbecomeshertakeover